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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.14, 35,820.21 and 16,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.14, 35,820.21 and 16,015.86 is: 22,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.14 : 35,820.21 = 16,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.14/35,820.21 = 16,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.14x = 35,820.21 × 16,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.14x = 573,691,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,691,468.53/25,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.28

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